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Supreme Court Urges Withdrawal, Allowing Joint List and Others to Run
The Israeli Supreme Court recommended the withdrawal of Sami Abu Shehadeh from the upcoming Knesset elections, which he accepted, while simultaneously clearing the Joint List, Ra'am, and MK Ofer Cassif to run. The court overturned disqualifications previously made by the Central Elections Committee, citing insufficient evidence in most cases.
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What happened
- 01Supreme Court justices recommended Sami Abu Shehadeh withdraw from elections, which he did.
- 02The court cleared the Joint List, Ra'am, and MK Ofer Cassif to run.
- 03Disqualifications were overturned due to insufficient evidence.
- 04The Central Elections Committee had initially barred four entities.
- 05Concerns about deterring Arab voters were heightened by the proceedings.
The Jerusalem Post publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Jerusalem Post’s full report from the link below.
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